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25 Mar 11

Suspected Poacher Shot Dead After Killing Rhino in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Wildlife rangers in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province have shot and killed a suspected rhino poacher. A suspected rhino poacher was reportedly shot and killed by Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife rangers in the Ndumo Game Reserve. Tragically, a female white rhino had already been butchered and her front horn hacked out. This was apparently the second rhino [...]

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14 Mar 11

Rhino Death Toll for 2011 Reaches 71 in South Africa

The carnage continues. South Africa National Parks (SANParks) announced today that the body count for the country’s rhinos has already reached 71 since the beginning of the year. Less than ten days ago, the figure was at 51. During the same time period, 64 people have been arrested in connection with rhino horn crimes. Rhishja [...]

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Tagged Africa, China, Chinese, Dawie Groenewald, game farmer, illegal rhino horn trade, Kruger National Park, poacher, Poaching, Public Awareness, rhino, Rhino Horn, rhino horn for sale, rhino horn stockpiles, Rhino Poaching, rhinoceros, SANParks, Saving Rhinos, South Africa, TCM, traditional Chinese medicine, trophy hunting, Vietnamese, white rhino

6 Mar 11

South Africa Discloses Grim Rhino Poaching Numbers for 2011

A troubling tally from South Africa. South Africa’s rhino killing epidemic continues to escalate: The country’s Water and Environmental Affairs Minister, Edna Molewa, has announced that at least 51 of the country’s iconic pachyderms have been slaughtered for their horns since the beginning of the year. In addition, 44 suspects have been arrested in connection [...]

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Tagged Africa, China, Chinese, Dwesa Nature Reserve, Eastern Cape 2011, Free State 2011, illegal rhino horn trade, Kruger National Park, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo Province 2011, Mpumalanga 2011, North West Province, Poaching, Public Awareness, rhino, Rhino Horn, Rhino Poaching, rhinoceros, Saving Rhinos, South Africa, superstition, traditional Chinese medicine, trophy hunting, Vietnam, Vietnamese, Western Cape

14 Feb 11

KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife Staff Suspected of Rhino Horn Trafficking and Poaching Involvement

More insider involvement uncovered in the rhino crisis. At least five KZN Ezemvelo Wildlife employees have been implicated in the rhino killing epidemic that has gripped South Africa. Two employees were arrested last year, and three more suspended. According to a statement issued by the Democratic Alliance, the activities suggest that “a cover-up” has taken [...]

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Tagged Africa, Blessing Ndela, China, Chinese, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, illegal rhino horn trade, iMfolozi, KwaZulu-Natal, KZN, KZN Ezemvelo Wildlife, Makhamisa, Mtubatuba District Court, poacher, Poaching, Public Awareness, rhino, Rhino Horn, rhino horn smuggling, Rhino Poaching, rhinoceros, Saving Rhinos, Sibusiso Mncube, South Africa, TCM, traditional Chinese medicine, Vietnam, Vietnamese

31 Jan 11

South Africa: 21 Rhinos Slaughtered in January 2011

The assault on South Africa’s rhinos continues. A sobering announcement released today by South African National Parks (SANParks) confirms that the country’s iconic rhinos are still being slaughtered at an alarming rate. SANParks’ CEO David Mabunda confirmed that 21 rhinos have been killed in South Africa during the month of January. It was also stated [...]

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Tagged Africa, China, Chinese, illegal rhino horn trade, Kruger National Park, Poaching, Public Awareness, rhino, Rhino Horn, Rhino Poaching, rhinoceros, SANParks, Saving Rhinos, South African National Parks, TCM, traditional Chinese medicine, trophy hunting, Vietnamese, white rhino

16 Jan 11

Rhino Killed in KwaZulu-Natal: Sixth in South Africa for 2011

Rhinos continue to fall victim to myths, greed, and corruption. The continued use of illegal rhino horn in traditional Chinese medicine has claimed the life of another rhino in South Africa. The rhino was found near Ntambanana, in KwaZulu-Natal. This killing is the sixth for the year in South Africa, which already lost 333 of [...]

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Suspected Poacher Shot Dead After Killing Rhino in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Rhino Death Toll for 2011 Reaches 71 in South Africa

South Africa Discloses Grim Rhino Poaching Numbers for 2011

KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife Staff Suspected of Rhino Horn Trafficking and Poaching Involvement

South Africa: 21 Rhinos Slaughtered in January 2011

Rhino Killed in KwaZulu-Natal: Sixth in South Africa for 2011

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